Characteristics of computer usage and determinants of microcomputer success by agribusinesses

Characteristics of computer usage and determinants of microcomputer success by agribusinesses

The characteristics of microcomputer usage and the determinants of successful computerization in agribusinesses were assessed. The results indicate that the agribusiness manager can influence the success of the system by becoming personally involved in its development. Organizational and managerial...

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Veröffentlicht in:Agribusiness (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1990-03, Vol.6 (2), p.109-119
1. Verfasser: Baker, G.A. (Santa Clara University, CA)
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ADOPCION DE INNOVACIONES
ADOPTION DE L'INNOVATION
Agribusiness
AGROINDUSTRIAL SECTOR
ANALISIS ESTADISTICO
ANALYSE STATISTIQUE
Automation
CHEF D'EXPLOITATION
Computers
Education
Employees
ENCUESTAS
ENQUETE
GERENTES
Hypotheses
Information systems
INNOVATION ADOPTION
Management information systems
MANAGERS
MICROCOMPUTADOR
MICROCOMPUTERS
MICROORDINATEUR
MODELE
MODELOS
NEW MEXICO
NOUVEAU-MEXIQUE
NUEVO MEXICO
Personal computers
Response rates
Satisfaction
SECTEUR AGROINDUSTRIEL
SECTOR AGROINDUSTRIAL
Small business
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Studies
Success
SURVEYS
Variables
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Zusammenfassung:The characteristics of microcomputer usage and the determinants of successful computerization in agribusinesses were assessed. The results indicate that the agribusiness manager can influence the success of the system by becoming personally involved in its development. Organizational and managerial characteristics, such as firm size and the level of education of the manager, did not influence the success of the computer system, although they were related to the agribusiness' decision to adopt microcomputers.
ISSN:0742-4477
1520-6297
DOI:10.1002/1520-6297(199003)6:2<109::AID-AGR2720060204>3.0.CO;2-9